Types
What is energy derived from the sun called?
Solar
What is the environmental benefit of renewable energy?
clean
What device converts sunlight into electricity?
Solar panel
What is the main issue with the variability of solar and wind energy?
Intermittency
What is the expected trend in the cost of renewable energy?
Decreases
What is energy from wind turbines known as?
Wind
How is renewable energy in terms of availability?
abundant
What technology is used to harness wind energy?
Turbine
What is a significant cost concern for renewable energy infrastructure?
Investment
What is the predicted adoption rate of renewable energy sources?
Increases
Which energy source uses water to generate power?
Hydro
What is the impact of renewable energy on greenhouse gases?
Reduction
Which system captures energy from flowing water?
Dam
What is a key challenge in the storage of renewable energy?
Batteries
What innovation is expected to improve energy storage?
Batteries
What do we call energy from the Earth's heat?
Geothrmal
What is the effect of renewable energy on pollution?
Decreases
What technology extracts heat from the Earth?
Geo Thermal plant
What is a common issue with the location of renewable energy sources?
Site
What is the future outlook for the share of renewables in energy production?
Growth
Which type of energy is produced from organic materials?
Biomass
What is the economic impact of renewable energy in terms of job creation?
Employability increases
What technology converts organic waste into energy?
Bio gas
What is a significant regulatory hurdle for renewable energy adoption?
Policy
What is the key focus for future renewable energy research?
Efficiency